June 8, 1996~12 years ago
Matthew and Natalie were married for time and all eternity!
We lived in Sugarhouse in a one-bedroom, pink kitchen and bathroom basement apartment. Rent $350. The rent was raised to $355 after we spilled some ranch dressing on the cement steps and didn't clean it up. Those were the days.
Grandma Berg lived up the street and kept a close eye on us and we kept a close eye on her.
1997We were still attending the University of Utah and living with one car.
We enjoyed sleeping all day on Saturdays. No one to wake us up.
We went on lot's of walks around the neighborhood and dreamed of leaving the basement apartment and living in a home with a back patio.
My brother, Chad and his wife Angie were married that year and moved in around the corner.
Southwest Airlines had a deal to fly for $25 to San Diego...yes, $25. Of course, we went.
1998
We visited with Matt's family in Ohio and drove to Cleveland. We made several trips to Ohio during our first few years of marriage. It was always nice to spend a week at a time visiting with his family and learning to love all the things about them.
We love to laugh.
We love to see new things.
We love to be together.
1999
We moved into our first home in Draper, Utah. We lived there for 7 wonderful years.
Our first born, Christopher Matthew was born. We couldn't have been happier.
2000
We enjoyed just being the three of us. We loved witnessing all the "first" things that come with having a baby.
2001
Our second child was born, Garrett Wade, along with 5 other BOYS in our cul de sac. Out of 12 houses...6 boys were born that year. Something must have been in the water....
2002
It is always nice to get away and remember why we fell in love. Just the two of us!
2003
We got our first and only dog, Brutus. The three boys were thrilled. Mom not so much!
2004
Madelyn was born on our anniversary, June 8. Eight years of marriage and look what a beautiful gift we received. She is our princess and rules our house. By the way, while I was in labor, Matt decided to go eat dinner. I thought he was going to pick up a hamburger but he went and had steak. He said, "well, it's our anniversary".
Summer of 2004. Wade Family
2005
Our last "snowy" winter in Utah.
2006
We celebrated our 10 year anniversary in Maui. I am grateful to have those memories. We had such a fun time and went and did as much as we could thinking we might never get away again.
We moved our family to The Woodlands, Texas in October 2006. This was a big year for us. I had always lived in Utah and so I was nervous to leave my comfort zone. It was also difficult to leave my family since my mom had passed away and I felt like I needed to stay to help my dad. Needless to say, this has been a great move for us and I have grown so much over the last 20 months. It was also easier to move knowing that my brother, Chad and his family were an hour away in College Station. They were a great help in easing us into this transition.
2007
We entertained many family member as they came to visit us in our new home. We went on many trips and saw many new sights. We made lot's of new friends in our new area and have felt right at home. Christopher was baptized this year and that was a big highlight in our life.
2008
Twelve years later and here we are. Three healthy kids and one happy couple. Here is to many more years of joy and happiness. We have made it through the tough times too and I hope this year we can grow closer together and remember 2008 as one of our best years.
9 comments:
Yeah! That was so cute! I thought you were gonna spring something on us at the end or something! Fun pictures!
How fun to hear from you!! I think of your mom all the time. She was a fun friend, and saw me through some ups and downs of motherhood. I loved hearing about all you kids as we walked everyday. Thanks for the note! I'll check in on your blog often and see what's going on with you. Your family is darling!
Happy Anniversary, and happy birthday Madelyn!!! Hope you guys have a fun day! :)
Happy Anniversary Natalie and Matt! Really great idea on the post through the years. I may have to steal it in December....with permission of course! I love the steak dinner. A man's gotta eat.
What a great way to remember 12 years together! Happy Anniversary and many more to come!
Wow, time flies! I absolutely love your blogs! I could read you all day. Have you ever thought of writing a book? Love ya!
How fun to go see your 10 years of marraige with Matt. Loved the pictures and memories.
Congrats on your 12th anniversary, I loved the pictures from each year! Our old neighborhood has changed so much, but I will always be grateful that we lived there when we did and made so many great friends. I'm glad your family is doing so well, Texas looks like a lot of fun.
So, I was thinking the other day about how I remember watching your and Matt's slideshow for the wedding and thinking from that day on I had to have one when I got married. And thinking how much I loved the song Because you loved me be Celine Dion- Now here I am 12 years later- getting married, making a wedding video, with a picture of Me, Blake, and Brooke sitting around- and on top of you at the Ohio open house on it- and putting that very song on the playlist for the reception.... CRAZZZY.
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